Dwelling

ABSTRACT

A trilevel dwelling unit comprising a monolevel residence and two bilevel residences. Each residence is connected to the exterior of the dwelling unit by a separate passageway thereby eliminating the need for a common passageway. In addition, each residence is separated from its adjacent residences by partitions of masonry construction.

O United States Patent [151 3,638,379 Williams Feb. 1, 1972 [54] DWELLING OTHER PUBLICATIONS [72] Inventor: Thomas V. Williams, 415 Dreshertown Ar hitectural For m, March 1964, page 77 Road, Fort Washington, Pa. 19034 y Primary Examiner-John E. Murtagh AttorneySeidel, Gonda & Goldhammer [21] Appl. No.: 826,145

[57] ABSTRACT [52] US. Cl ..52/185, 52/236 A trilevel dwelling unit comprising a monolevel residence and 'l two bilevel residences. Each residence is connected to the ex- [5 l do Search 23 terior of the dwelling unit by a separate passageway thereby eliminating the need for a common passageway. in addition, [56] Reerences Cited each residence is separated from its adjacent residences by FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS partitions of masonry construction.

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bill/[M7016 W/Z Z 04M! DWELLING This invention relates to a dwelling. More particularly, this invention relates to a dwelling that is comprised of a plurality of trilevel dwelling units.

Each trilevel dwelling unit comprises a monolevel residence and two bilevel residences. Each residence is connected to the exterior of the dwelling unit by a separate passageway thereby eliminating the need for a common passageway. In addition, each residence is separated from its adjacent residences by partitions of masonry construction.

Living in a multilevel residence dwelling has many advantag'es. Since each residence is rented rather than owned, there is no substantial capital expenditure. Also, because the residence is rented rather than owned, it is relatively easy to move to another dwelling.

Living in a multilevel residence dwelling possesses other advantages. Recreational facilities are usually excellent since all inhabitants of the multiresidence dwelling contribute to its costs and maintenance. It is not uncommon for a multiresidence dwelling to have a swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course and numerous other smaller recreational facilities.

However, living in a multiresidence dwelling has one serious drawback; namely, a lack of privacy. Since each residence is physically closely placed to adjacent residences, loud noises and excessive vibrations will be transmitted to adjacent residences. Emphasizing this lack of privacy is the fact that each residence is connected to the exterior of the dwelling only through a passageway that is used by the inhabitants of all adjacent residences.

Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a dwelling wherein the inhabitants of each residence will not suffer from a lack of privacy.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a dwelling of improved construction that will serve to preserve the privacy of its inhabitants.

It is another object of this invention to provide a dwelling wherein each residence is connected to the exterior of the dwelling through a private passageway.

It is still another object of this invention to provide a trilevel dwelling unit that is comprised of a monolevel residence and two bilevel residences.

Another object of the invention is to provide a trilevel dwelling that is comprised of a plurality of trilevel dwelling units.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings a form which is presently preferred; it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the dwelling of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the first level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention taken along lines 2-2 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the second level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention taken along lines 3-3 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the third level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention taken along lines 4-4 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an elevation view of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention taken along lines 5-5 of FIG. 1.

Referring to the drawings in particular, the multiresidence trilevel dwelling of the present invention is generally designated as in FIG. 1. Each of the doors 32, 34, 42 and 46 designated in FIG. 1 provides access to but a single residence.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the first level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention taken along lines 22 of FIG. 1.

The abbreviations used in FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5 are as follows:

KIT. Kitchen DIN. RM. Dining Room LIV. RM. Living Room CL. Closet BR. Bedroom FIG. 2 shows two monolevel residences separated by a partition of masonry construction designated as 20. The masonry construction effectively prevents the transmission of loud noises and excessive vibrations from one residence to its ad- 5 jacent residences.

The access to the two monolevel residences as shown in FIG. 2 is by means of doors 32 and 34. Doors 32 and 34 are located at ground level as shown in FIG. 1. Stairs I2, 14, 16 and 18 shown in FIG. 2 are utilized for access to the second level. The inhabitants of the monolevel residences are provided with closets in the areas underneath these stairs.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the second level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows the lower floor of four of the bilevel residences. Access to each of these residences is by doors 42, 44, 46 and 48 with corresponding stairs, l2, 14, 16 and 18. As shown in FIG. 1, the doors are only a few steps above the ground level of the exterior of the dwelling.

FIG. 4 shows the third level of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention.

Shown in FIG. 4 are the top floors of the bilevel residences shown in FIG. 3. Access to these upper floors may be had by stairs 22, 24, 26 and 28. It is noted that each of the residences is separated from its adjacent residences by partitions 20 of masonry construction.

In order to provide maximum storage area in each residence, the areas under steps 22, 24, 26 and 28 may be utilized as closets.

FIG. 5 is an elevation view of the trilevel dwelling of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, stairs 12 comprises a portion of the private passageway that connects one of the bilevel residences to the exterior of the dwelling. Stairway 22 provides the link between the upper and lower levels of the bilevel residence. The monolevel residence utilizes the space under stairs 12 as a storage area.

With reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, it is not necessary that there be two monolevel residences and four bilevel residences. It is well within the scope of the invention to provide a tridwelling unit that comprises one monolevel residence with two bilevel residences thereabove. It is noted that each level of each bilevel residence would have a floor area equal to onehalf the floor area of the monolevel residence. Therefore, the total floor area of each bilevel residence would be approximately equal to the floor area of each monolevel residence. If desired, one of the bilevel residences could be larger than the other (with both the bilevel residences having the same total area as a monolevel area below, which may possibly include a utility room or other type of area.

From the foregoing, it may be readily observed that the present invention provides a multiresidence dwelling wherein the privacy of the inhabitants of each residence is preserved.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof.

It is claimed:

1. A trilevel dwelling unit comprising a first level, at least one monolevel residence occupying said first level, a second level and a third level associated with each monolevel residence, two bilevel residences occupying said second and third levels associated with each monolevel residence, a first bilevel residence occupying a first portion of said second and third levels, a second bilevel residence occupying a second portion of said second and third levels, each of said residences being separated from its adjacent residences by partitions of masonry construction, each of said monolevel residences having a first passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, said first bilevel residence having a second passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, said second bilevel residence having a third passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, each of said first, second and third passageways being separate and independent from each other wherein said first portion of said second and third levels occupied by said first bilevel residence is approximately equal to said second portion of said second and third levels occupied by said second bilevel residence.

3. A trilevel dwelling comprising a plurality of interconnected trilevel dwelling units according to claim 1.

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1. A trilevel dwelling unit comprising a first level, at least one monolevel residence occupying said first level, a second level and a third level associated with each monolevel residence, two bilevel residences occupying said second and third levels associated with each monolevel residence, a first bilevel residence occupying a first portion of said second and third levels, a second bilevel residence occupying a second portion of said second and third levels, each of said residences being separated from its adjacent residences by partitions of masonry construction, each of said monolevel residences having a first passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, said first bilevel residence having a second passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, said second bilevel residence having a third passageway communicating directly with the exterior of said dwelling unit, each of said first, second and third passageways being separate and independent from each other so as to afford each of said residences a private entrance to the exterior of said dwelling unit, and each of said second and third passageways comprising a separate interior stairway leading directly to the exterior of said dwelling unit such that the private entrances of all of said passageways to the exterior of said swelling unit are on substantially the same level.
 2. A trilevel dwelling unit in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first portion of said second and third levels occupied by said first bilevel residence is approximately equal to said second portion of said second and third levels occupied by said second bilevel residence.
 3. A trilevel dwelling comprising a plurality of interconnected trilevel dwelling units according to claim
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